BMGi E8 Instruction Manual

Installation &
User Manual
E8 Swing kit
Solar or Electric Systems
EGA-04 Controller

Table of Contents
Important Safety Information .................................................................... 3 - 5
Technical Specications .................................................................................. 6
Kit Inclusions ............................................................................................ 7 - 8
Optional Extras ............................................................................................. 9
Example Setup of Single Swing Gate ..........................................................10
Example Setup of Double Swing Gates ...................................................... 11
Before You Begin (Power Options & Solar Panel) ...................................... 12
Proper Gate Installation .............................................................................. 13
Installation Pointers ................................................................................... 14
Cardboard Template ................................................................................... 15
Installatioin of Gate Opener ........................................................................ 16
Pull or Push to open setup .......................................................................... 17
Installing the Gate Stop .............................................................................. 18
Manually Opening and Closing Gate .......................................................... 19
Pull-to-Open Setup .............................................................................. 20 - 25
Installing Post Brackets .......................................................... 21 - 22
Installing Gate Bracket .................................................................. 23
Push-to-Open Setup ............................................................................ 26 - 32
Installing Post Brackets .......................................................... 28 - 29
Installing Gate Bracket .................................................................. 30
Transformer info ......................................................................................... 33
Solar Panel info .......................................................................................... 34
Learning Your Control Board ................................................................. 35 - 37
Remotes ..................................................................................................... 38
Menu Settings .....................................................................................39 - 41
Control Board Specications and Details ............................................ 42 - 43
Other Considerations ................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 45
Usage Problems ....................................................................................... 46
Attaching Control Box Lid ......................................................................... 46
Other Information ...................................................................................... 47

WARNING
Important Safety Information
Gate equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the
installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and safety
instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing
due to improper assembly.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before attempting to install and
use this automatic gate operator. This gate operator produces a high level of force. Stay clear of
the unit while it is operating and exercise caution at all times.
All safety instructions should be read and completely understood by installer and the owner prior
to the installation of the E8 auto gate system. This product is designed and manufactured for the
use indicated in the manual.
Remember that all automatic gates are intended for vehicular gates only. A separate gate or en-
trance must be installed for pedestrian use. Any other use, not expressly indicated may damage
the product or be a source of danger.
Swing Gate Motor - Model E8
E8 swing gate motor is suitable for light - medium opened framed gates, eg farm gates or pool
fencing style etc. Do not use it on large sized gates which exceed the maximum recommended
gate weight and length nor on gates with rising hinges or self closing hinges. Wrong selection of
motor will result in an unreliable operation and void your warranty..
Please Read This First!
Thank you for purchasing the E8 “do-it-yourself” automatic gate opener! When correctly installed
and properly used, your E8 Gate Opener will give you many years of reliable service.
The E8 Opener is designed for installation on a pull-to-open or push-to-open gate.
The E8 Gate Opener can be used on aluminum, chain link, farm tube, and wrought iron gates.
Use on solid surface gates is NOT recommended. Solid surface gates have a high resistance to
the wind. If the wind is strong enough, the operator will obstruct and stop.
The E8 Gate Opener accommodates extra transmitters, digital keypads, solar panels, push
buttons, automatic gate locks, and other access control products.
The E8 Gate Opener features an obstruction sensor. This feature makes the gate stop and
reverse open when it comes in contact with an obstruction. This sensitivity can be adjusted on the
main control board.
The E8 Gate Opener has an adjustable auto-close feature. After the gate reaches the fully open
position, it can be set to remain open up to 99 seconds before automatically closing. Pressing the
transmitter button at any time after the gate opens fully will cause it to close immediately.
OFF is the factory setting; meaning the gate will stay open until you press the transmitter
(or keypad, etc.) again. You can adjust this in the menu settings.
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Important Safety Information
Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the
potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate
opener systems. Keep in mind that the gate opener is just one component of the total gate
operating system. Each component must work in unison to provide the end user with
convenience, security, and safety.
This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the installer end user. Because
there are many possible applications of the gate operator, the safety precautions and warnings
contained in this manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature. It does, however, provide an
overview of the safe design, installation, and use of this product.
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION
AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Because the E8 automatic gate opener is only part of the total gate operating system, it is the
responsibility of the installer and end user to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended
use.
For the Installer and End User
1. Attach the warning sign (included) to the gate to alert the public of automatic gate operation.
2. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing serious risk of entrapment. No one
should be in contact with the gate when it is moving or stationary.
3. Do not attempt to drive into the gate area while the gate is moving; wait until the gate comes
to a complete stop.
4. Do not attempt to “race the gate” while the gate is closing. This is extremely dangerous.
5. Do not allow children or pets near your gate. Never let children operate or play with gate
controls. Keep the remote control away from children and unauthorized users; store controls
where children and unauthorized users do not have access to them.
6. KEEP GATE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED. Always disconnect any power source from the opera-
tor before performing any maintenance.
7. To operate this equipment safely, YOU must know how to disconnect the operator for manual
gate operation.
8. Disconnect the operator ONLY when all power sources are DISCONNECTED and the gate is
NOT moving.
9. Make arrangements with local re and law enforcement for emergency access.
10. Distribute and discuss copies of the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section of this
manual with all persons authorized to use your gate.
11. IMPORTANT: Save these safety instructions. Make sure everyone who is using or will be
around the gate and gate operator are aware of the dangers associated with automated gate
systems. In the event you sell the property with the gate operator or sell the gate operator,
provide a copy of these safety instructions to the new owner.
After Installation
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Important Safety Information
To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from
children.
3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH
OF THE MOVING GATE.
4. Test the gate operator monthly.
5. Use the manual/emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
8. The gate must be installed in a location that provides adequate clearance between it and ad-
jacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates
must not open into public access areas.
Owner should observe the following:
1. Do not cross the gate while it is operating.
2. Keep children away from the gate and the remote controls.
3. Test the system frequently and monitor the high and low speed of the system.
4. Practice the use of the emergency release key. This is crucial in the event that the system
does not work.
5. Place the WARNING signs prominently on the gate to warn pedestrian of the automatic gate
operation on your premises. It is your responsibility to post the warning signs on both sides
of the gate.
Installer should observe the following:
1. Make sure the gate weight and length does not exceed the maximum specications.
2. The gate design must be suitable for the installation of the auto gate system.
3. Ensure that the gate is installed on at, level ground and can move freely in both directions
along the entire swing of the gate. A properly balanced swinging type gate should NOT
swing open or swing close when no pushing or pulling force is exerted onto it.
4. Control panel box must be installed in the area where it is not easily damaged.
5. Do not change with parts or components not supplied by manufacturer.
6. Make sure all wiring is correct and in accordance with electrical bylaws and in good condition
before supplying the mains power to the control panel.
7. Remove all power when doing any maintenance including solar.
8. Ensure the control panel box is free from water leakage and insects to avoid short circuiting
of the control panel. Silicon off any holes (moth balls may also help in the prevention of
insects)
9. Never supply mains power directly to the DC motor
10. Transformer MUST be connected to mains power via RCD (residual current device).
11. Do not install the operating system if in doubt.
WARNING
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Technical Specications
Supply voltage: 16vac Transformer or Solar 12v
Backup Battery: 12Vdc Lead acid
maintenance free (Electric optional)
Operating Voltage: DC 16-18V for normal speed
DC 6-10V for cushioning speed
Driving Method: Screw driven type
Max. Output Power: 80W per driver
Gear Box: Three-stage spur gear reducer
Operating Cycle: 13-19 seconds Per 90° (on AC power
only)
Max. Piston Stroke: 500mm
Max Piston Speed: 3cm/sec
Max. Weight of Gate: 250kgs (1.5mtr)
dependant on gate length
Max. Length of Gate: 4.2m per leaf (500mm)
Safety Clutch: Electronic current sensing,
high amp cut off
Electronic Controller: Micro-processor based
Remote Controller: 4 channel 433MHz
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Kit Includes
Standard Packaging of the swing gate opener kit includes:
Single = 1 leaf Double = 2 leafs
Actuator Arm: 1 x for single or 2 x for double
Cardboard Template: 1 only
Primary Post Bracket: 1 x for single or 2 x for double
Secondary Post Bracket: 1 x for single or 2 x for double
Gate Bracket: 1 x for single or 2 x for double
Rubber Gate Stop: 1 only
Release Keys: 2 only
Primary Bracket Bolts: Not supplied (Single x 4 or Double x 8)
Secondary Bracket Bolts: 2 x for single or 4 x for double
Gate Bracket Bolts: 2 x for single or 4 x for double
Rear Mounting Bolts: 1 x for single or 2 x for double
Release Bolts: 1 x for single or 2 x for double
Small Bracket set (3): 1 only
Control Box: 1 only
Main Control Board
EGA-04: 1 only
Receiver: onboard
Remotes/fobs: 2
12v Battery: 1 only (if solar)
Regulator: 1 only (if Solar)
45Watt Solar Panel: 1 only (if Solar) with 10mtrs cable
+ mounting bracket
Transformer 16VAC: 1 only (if Electric)
Conduit: 1 small piece only
Cable: 6m for double kits
(across driveway for second actuator)
Junction box: 1 for double kit only
PLEASE NOTE:
POST BRACKET BOLTS AND CONTROL BOX MOUNTING BOLTS
ARE NOT SUPPLIED
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Control Box
Actuator Arm with cardboard template
Caution Sign
Main Control board
Remotes Rubber Stop
12v Battery (solar) Regulator
(if Solar)
45watt Solar Panel
(if Solar)
Transformer
(if Electric)
Bracket Set
(3)
Release Key Gate Bracket Primary
Bracket
Secondary
Bracket
Gate Bracket
Bolts
Release Bolt Mounting Bolt P & S Bracket
Bolts
STANDARD KIT INCLUSIONS
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Round Gate
Bracket Round Post
Brackets
Adjustable Hinge
Wireless Keypad Wired Keypad
Push ButtonWired Eyebeams
Keyed Push Button
(wireless or
wired available)
Long Range Receiver
Warning LIght
Push to open
Bracket
Electric Gate Lock
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Single Swing Setup Example
Installations vary slightly on different types of gates
CAUTION SIGN
GATE STOP
GATE BRACKET
ACTUATOR ARM
PRIMARY BRACKET
CONTROL BOX
SECONDARY
BRACKET
CABLE TO:
SOLAR PANEL
(10M CABLE
SUPPLIED)
OR TRANSFORMER
(CABLE NOT
SUPPLIED)
POWER CABLE
MOTOR 2 (MAIN)
CONDUIT
FENCE POST SET
IN CONCRETE
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Double Swing Setup Example
Installations vary slightly on different types of gates
GATE BRACKET
CABLE TO:
SOLAR PANEL
(10M CABLE
SUPPLIED)
OR TRANSFORMER
(CABLE NOT
SUPPLIED)
CONDUIT
POWER CABLE FENCE POST SET IN
CONCRETE
JUNCTION BOX
ACTUATOR ARM
CAUTION
SIGN
PRIIMARY BRACKET
CONTROL BOX
ACTUATOR ARM
POWER CABLE GATE STOP
SECOND BRACKET
MOTOR 1
MOTOR 2
(MAIN)
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Before You Begin
POWER OPTIONS
1. Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME.
It will damage the control board.
IMPORTANT
•Transformer is suitable for outdoor use. Use 2.5m x 2 core cable
•The gate opener is designed and intended for use with a 12 Volt sealed lead acid battery.
SOLAR PANEL
The solar panel should face full NORTH with a minimum of 6 hours of DIRECT sun exposure to
be effective (ltered sunlight not acceptable). The solar regulator supplied is not weatherproof
and must be located in the main control box to protect it.
The performance of your gate opener is dependent on your geographical location, weather
conditions and seasonal lighting availability. On cloudy days and during winter, your solar panel
will not receive as much direct sunlight, resulting in reduced output and may reduce operating
time. Accessories connected to your system will draw additional power from the battery. It is
recommend to not use more than 1 hard wired device, such as keypad, gsm, safety beams etc.
For maximum charge see below for your area and recommended tilt:
Brisbane 38°
Sydney 45°
Melbourne 50°
Tasmania 56°
Adelaide 48°
Darwin 14°
Perth 43°
0° being at and 90° vertical
Important: just one hand print
of shade on your solar panel can
reduce your solar panels output by
up to 80%.
Solar panel should be installed with junction box at
the top
INCORRECT
CORRECT
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IMPORTANT: Check For Proper Gate Installation
•The gate must be plumb, level, and swing freely on its hinges.
•The gate must move throughout its arc without binding or dragging on the ground.
•A properly leveled/plumed gate will not have the tendency to self-open or self-close and
remain stationery. A self-opening or closing gate suggests that the gate is not level/plum.
This will cause accelerated wear to your automatic gate system.
•Wheels must NOT be attached to the gate.
•Post must be secured in the ground with concrete (minimizes twist/ex when the operator is
activated).
•Make sure there is a stable area for mounting the gate bracket.
•We recommend you position the operator near the centre-line of the gate to keep the gate
from twisting and exing, and to avoid back-splash from rain.
•Double gates - rubber gate stop supplied will need to be bolted down to the middle of the
driveway for the gates to close up onto
•Single gate - gate will either close up onto the opposite post or you can install the rubber
gate stop on the post for the gate to strike
•You can install another gate stopper at the full open position or you may choose to let the
gate swing till it is stopped by the internal built in stop mechanism when the arm is fully
retracted (pull to open position) or fully extended (push to open position).
•Installing a gate stop at the full open position will allow for a rm/solid push and prevent the
gate from swaying or moving in moderately windy conditions.
A - Level
B - Plumb
C - Free Swinging
D - Secured Posts in Concrete
E - Good Working Hinges
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Installation Pointers
The proper position of the Primary and Secondary Brackets (post bracket)
and gate bracket is crucial to the efciency and leverage of the gate opener.
Attention needs to be paid to both its correct height and its position on the
post in respect to the relationship between your gate hinge pivot point and
the motor pivot point on the bracket. Once you have determined the general
desired height of the actuator arm, position the bracket and take note of the
dimensions.
Its best to locate the gate opener arms in approximately the middle between
the top and bottom of the gate. This will prevent the gate from twisting or
exing and provide a more even pull and push over the entire gate.
Pull-to-Open and Push-to-Open (Terminology) see page 17
• For pull-to-open gate - Arm is fully retracted when the gate is fully opened
(gate pulls inwards)
• For push-to-open gate - Arm is fully extended when the gate is fully
opened (gate pushes outwards)
Mounting of the Control Box
Select a at and sturdy surface for the mounting of the control box.
Care must be taken to ensure that the mounting screws and holes on the
control panel are
properly sealed to prevent water seepage and insects into the control box
(silicon around screws).
Water damage or insect damage to the control board will void your warranty.
The mounting point guides located in your control box serves only as
reference and a guide for your installation. We recommend that the mounting
points be lower then the control board, so that in the unlikely event that water
seeps in, it will not ow onto the control board.
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Cardboard Actuator Template
The cardboard template is a guide for the actuator arm in Full-Open and
Full-Close positions. The template is simply 2 x card board strips with a screw
joining the 2 together. The screw is acting as your pivot point where the
actuator arm will attach to the secondary bracket.
This is an easy way to determine the best position to drill your bracket
mounting points for your post and gate brackets and take the guess work out
of installation.
Clamping your brackets rst is always recommended.
You may need to change the bracket or design a new one that best suits your
application.
Each arm guide has a mark measured from the screw.
The screw represents the position of the secondary post bracket pivot.
The outer lines marked on the guide represents the position of the
gate bracket pivot.
Short template – Arm fully retracted
Long template – Arm fully extended
Short Template
LongTemplate
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Installation of Gate Opener
Primary and Secondary Post Brackets
The position of the Primary and Secondary post brackets are crucial to the
success of your installation and attention needs to be paid to both correct
height and position on the post in respect to the relationship between your
hinge pivot point and the motor pivot point on the bracket. Once you have
determined the general desired height of the actuator arm, position the
bracket and take note of the dimensions.
In a standard installation the basic aim is to get the “J” and “K” dimensions to
be as close as possible to equal, but “J” can be greater allowing for a more
positive push of the gate against gate stop.
Hint: The dimension of BOTH J and K for a standard installation is
approximately
For 500mm Arm
J ~ 250 mm
K ~ 250 mm
This dimension is a good initial position to place the
cardboard template.
Please note the above measurements are for a
guide only.
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How to determine if I have a pull or push to open setup
Road/outside property
Inside property
Road/outside property
Inside property
Road/outside property
Inside property
Road/outside property
Inside property
Actuator
placement
Actuator placement
Actuator placement
PULL TO
OPEN
PULL TO
OPEN
PUSH TO
OPEN
PUSH TO
OPEN
Actuator
placement
Pull to open setup A
Actuator arm mounted on the
inside of the propertypulling the
gate into the property to open.
Go to page 20 for setup
Pull to open setup B
Actuator arm mounted on the
outside of the property pulling
the gate outwards to open.
Go to page 20 for setup
Push to open setup A
Actuator arm mounted on the
outside of the property pushing
the gate inwards to open.
Go to page 26 for setup
Push to open setup B
Actuator arm mounted on the
inside of the property pushing
the gate out towards the road
to open.
Go to page 26 for setup
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Installing the Gate Stop
Double Gates
Installing the rubber gate stop is required
to ensure proper alignment of the two
gates and for them to have a solid push
onto the stopper in the full-cosed position.
Note: you will be supplied with 2 metal
tabs in a double kit which can be used if
your gates don’t hit the stop due to the
gap between the gates and rubber stop.
Single Gates
The gate should either stop onto a post
in the closed position, or you can use
the rubber gate stop and place it onto
the post allowing the gate to have a solid
push in the closed position. If using the
rubber stop, make sure you place it on the
same level as the actuator arm to avoid
bending and twisting of the gate.
Rubber gate stop
GATE TABS FOR DOUBLE GATES
Rubber gate
Stop on post
Actuator arm on
same level
Full-Close Position
Each gate must stop on a rm and well secured Gate Stop in the closed
position. Failure to do so may result in misalignment and accelerated wear to
the system and the gate hinges.
Full-Open Position
In the full-open position, the gates can either be hard stopped by a peg / stop-
per, or be stopped by the internal built-in mechanism at the end of the
retracted arm (Pull-to-Open gate) or fully extended arm (Push-to-Open gate).
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CAUTION
The gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate operator is removed
from the gate. ONLY disconnect the operator when the power source has
been disabled
(ie. battery or transformer is off and the gate is NOT moving)
Manually Opening and Closing Gate
Disconnecting the Opener
1. Place release key into the release
bolt and unscrew fully
2. Pull actuator arm off gate bracket
3. Now the gate will swing freely
The gate can be opened and closed
manually when the actuator is
disconnected.
If leaving the actuator arm off the gate
please disconnect power to avoid
damaging the motor or cable.
DO NOT have the release bolt done
up tight as this will make for a difcult
release of the actuator arm. May also
cause jamming and or binding.
Release
Key
Release
Bolt
Actuator
Arm
Gate
Bracket
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Step1.
Position the template on the ground
approximately where the arm is to be
installed with the short length in the
fully open position and the long length
at the fully closed position.
Hint: The pivot point of the template
for a standard gate should be
approximately 250mm x 250mm from
the gate hinge in both the J and K
direction. Please note the above
measurements are for a guide only.
Long
Template
IDENTIFYING APPROXIMATE
LOCATION FOR THE GATE
POST BRACKET USING THE
CARDBOARD TEMPLATE Short
Template
Step 2.
Short Template. OPEN gate fully to 90 degrees and put a sticker on the gate
to mark the approximate location to mount the Gate Bracket (2 lines at the
end of the template indicates the gate bracket bolt).
Step 3.
CLOSE the gate to the gate stop.
• Compare the long template
mark with the mark on the gate
that was done on Step #2.
• Check that the gate mark is
at least 10mm LESS than the
mark on the template. This is to
ensure that the gate will have a
solid push onto the gate stopper
in the closed position.
LONG Template. Gate fully CLOSED
Ensure that the mark on the gate is less
than the mark on the long template
Working out the positions of the gate bracket and post bracket and
setting up your pivot point for the actuator arm
Pull-to-Open Setup
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